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Bukayo Saka's heavy workload raises concerns for England

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 11:11 AM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Bukayo Saka's heavy workload raises concerns for England

Summary

Bukayo Saka played a career-high 59 matches during the 2023-24 campaign, logging over 4,700 minutes and contributing 21 goals and 15 assists. Concerns about his workload are rising after he suffered a hamstring tear, which Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta attributed to an accumulation of strain. As England prepares for upcoming fixtures, decisions on how to manage Saka's minutes will be critical, echoing challenges faced by previous managers like Gareth Southgate. Thomas Tuchel now must navigate Saka's importance while ensuring he remains fit for crucial moments.

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•Saka played 59 matches, logged 4,756 minutes in 2023-24.
•He scored 21 goals and provided 15 assists last season.
•A hamstring injury has led to a more careful management strategy.
•England needs Saka available for key plays, not just all minutes.
•Thomas Tuchel must balance Saka's influence with fitness concerns.

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What they're saying

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Every manager who works with Bukayo Saka ends up saying the same thing: "We have to be careful." During his time as England boss, Sir Gareth Southgate repeatedly talked about tailoring Saka's programme and avoiding unnecessary load. In the 2023-24 campaign - the heaviest season of his career - Saka played 59 matches, logged 4,756 minutes and completed 26 full games.
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